Mat 12:46. Μήτηρ, mother) It is clear that, on this occasion, the thoughts and feelings of Mary were not in unison with those of her Son.-[593]Αὐτῷ, unto Him) as if for His sake.[594]
[593] Οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ) These were not sons whom Joseph had brought to Mary at their marriage; for Christ, as He was accounted the Son of Joseph, so was accounted as absolutely his first-begotten Son.-V. g.
[594] Their intention was to interrupt him; Mar 3:21; Mar 3:31.-V. g.